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Marshall School of Business

USC Marshall is internationally recognized for its emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, accounting, global business, social responsibility and path-breaking research. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, a center of global business and the U.S. gateway to the Pacific Rim, Marshall’s 4-year business program offers impressive global experiential opportunities and myriad engagement options with the LA community. With an alumni network spanning 90 countries, USC Marshall students join a worldwide community of thought leaders who are redefining the way business works.

Very hands on business classes. The program gives as much theoretical work as it does opportunities to implement them. Many extracurricular activities, such as clubs/organizations, that allow students to use their leadership skills. Additionally, students are encouraged to participate in these programs. Professors are always available for additional instruction and consultation.

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B-School Admissions

Total Applications

Demographics of Applicants

Male Applicants

Female Applicants

International Applicants

U.S. Applicants

Required Tests

SAT 1 or

ACT with writing

Are Interviews Required?
Not required

Additional Requirements:

All international applicants (first-year and transfer) whose native language is not English must take TOEFL, IELTS or PTE. First-year applicants with minimum scores of 600 on SAT Critical Reading or 27 on ACT English are exempt from taking TOEFL, IELTS or PTE. These exams must have been taken within the past two years from application date.

Total Applications to Program

Applied

Accepted

Accepted Apps Enrolled

5102%5,102

27%27

45%45

27%
Program Selectivity

45%
Program Yield

Program Requirements

Admissions managed by
Business Program

Are interviews required?
Not required

Required Tests

International students (first-year and transfers) whose first language is not English are required to take TOEFL, IELTS or PTE. First-year applicants with minimum scores 600 on SAT Critical Reading or 27 on ACT English are exempt from taking TOEFL, IELTS or PTE.

Prominent Faculty

Many Marshall students have work study as part of their financial aid package and are employed throughout Marshall and other USC offices.

Is study abroad available?
Yes

Description of study abroad programs:

Approximately 75% of first year students participate in a global business course that has a one-week international component; Semester-long study abroad programs with 34 top business schools in 22 countries; Internship and service learning programs in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa; World Bachelor in Business program (with HKUST and Bocconi) provides one year of study at each university, with the 4th year at one of the three. WBB graduates are awarded degrees from each school.

Is community service or volunteering available?
Yes

Description of community service/volunteering:

Each student organization leads 2 community service projects/year; 225+ students participate in Marshall Community Service Day; Student consulting teams participate in Los Angeles Community Impact and Net Impact community projects; Trojan Consulting group services local businesses; the Volunteer Center engages with over 300 non-profits and local agencies; the Joint Educational Project combines courses with hands-on service learning opportunities in local neighborhoods

Students

58%
Students with High School GPA over 3.75

1460
75th Percentile Score on SAT
33
75th Percentile Score on ACT

Student Body Breakdown

International Students

U.S. Students

Male Students

Female Students

Ethnicity of Students

White

46%46

Asian American

28%28

Hispanic

13%13

* Percentages are for U.S. citizens in most recent entering class; only top three responses shown.